The Secret Place by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars French has a knack for turning even the most benign locations, in this case, the campus of a private school, into sinister places. She incorporates all senses to include sounds, tastes, smells, and textures to envelope the reader into her world. The complex dynamics involved in the various relationships are masterfully … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 5) by Tana French
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Book Review: Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers (His Fair Assassin Bk.3)
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0547628404" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512mxwQjPvL.jpg" width="348"][simpleazon-link asin="0547628404" locale="us"]Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin Trilogy)[/simpleazon-link] by Robin LaFevers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Beautiful wrap-up of an engaging trilogy highlighted by strong female characters and … [Read more...] about Book Review: Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers (His Fair Assassin Bk.3)
Dave Barry in Atlanta: Live Right and Find Happiness
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0399165959" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516xY0wMqXL.jpg" width="331"] Dave Barry has little in common with the guru at the top of the mountain whose wisdom we often seek, but he conveys his life experiences with humor, self-deprecation, and his own unique observations that make him relevant and help … [Read more...] about Dave Barry in Atlanta: Live Right and Find Happiness
Book Review: Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad Book 4) by Tana French
Broken Harbor by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars Constant sense of dread, instantly and utterly gripping. The crime scene is gripping, horrifying, and heartbreaking with attention to detail that would rival any forensic specialist. The characterizations are so rich and vivid that the reading is present and immersed in the events and the lives of the characters. No … [Read more...] about Book Review: Broken Harbor (Dublin Murder Squad Book 4) by Tana French
Novel Cinema: Horns by Joe Hill
The Book: [simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0061147966" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415Zkt%2BSqGL.jpg" width="334"][simpleazon-link asin="0061147966" locale="us"]Horns: A Novel[/simpleazon-link] by Joe Hill My rating: 4 of 5 stars This dark fantasy surprised me with its twisted sense of humor and its periods of normalcy. The … [Read more...] about Novel Cinema: Horns by Joe Hill